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Filmax’ ‘The Sleeping Woman’ rouses buyer interest in Malaga, sells to Germany (exclusive)
March 8, 2024 / By Elisabet Cabeza (Screen Daily)
Filmax’ ‘The Sleeping Woman’ rouses buyer interest in Malaga, sells to Germany (exclusive)

The film sparked buyer interest at the EFM selling to India and subcontinent (BookMyShow), Taiwán (Cai Chang International), Korea (Behind the Scene Company) and Indonesia (Sun Pictures). The psychological thriller stars Almudena Amor as a nursing assistant to whom strange things...

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Filmax Snags Pau Teixidor Feature ‘Birth,’ From ‘Life and Nothing More’ Producer Aquí y Allí Films (EXCLUSIVE)
March 4, 2024 / By Emiliano de Pablos (Variety)
Filmax Snags Pau Teixidor Feature ‘Birth,’ From ‘Life and Nothing More’ Producer Aquí y Allí Films (EXCLUSIVE)

Indie Spanish film studio Filmax has picked up international sales rights to “Alumbramiento” (‘Birth’), the sophomore feature by Pau Teixidor (“Purgatorio”), set up at Aquí y Allí Films, the production house run by Pedro Hernández Santos  and behind “Something is About to Happen,” and...

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Malaga Competition Title ‘Nina’ Goes International Via Filmax
March 3, 2024 / By Ed Meza (Variety)
Malaga Competition Title ‘Nina’ Goes International Via Filmax

Filmax has acquired international rights to Spanish thriller “Nina,” the new feature written and directed by Andrea Jaurrieta (“Ana by Day”) that bows at this week’s Málaga Film Festival as one of its higher profile titles in main competition.Loosely based on...

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Filmax Closes ‘The Teacher Who Promised the Sea’ with Italy’s Officine Ubu (EXCLUSIVE)
February 19, 2024 / By Anna Marie de la Fuente (Variety)
Filmax Closes ‘The Teacher Who Promised the Sea’ with Italy’s Officine Ubu (EXCLUSIVE)

Spanish indie film studio Filmax has sold sleeper hit “The Teacher who Promised the Sea” to Italy’s Officine Ubu following sales to Nachshon Films in Israel, Angel Films Scandinavia, India’s BookMyShow and airline rights to Encore Inflight.“The Teacher…” is based on the...

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Filmax Secures ‘My Friend Eva,’ From ‘Truman’ Director Cesc Gay (EXCLUSIVE)
February 16, 2024 / By Callum McLennan (Variety)
Filmax Secures ‘My Friend Eva,’ From ‘Truman’ Director Cesc Gay (EXCLUSIVE)

Filmax has taken global distribution rights for “My Friend Eva,” the latest from Spanish director Cesc Gay whose ‘Truman’ proved a notable hit overseas, scoring substantial theatrical returns in several territories. Set against the backdrops of Barcelona and Rome, this romantic comedy boasts Nora...

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Filmax wins Best Documentary at the Goya Awards
February 11, 2024 / By Filmax
Filmax wins Best Documentary at the Goya Awards

"WHILE YOU'RE STILL YOU" is recognized as the best documentary of the year after having it's world premiere at the San Sebastian International Film Festival, Made in Spain Selection. ...

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Filmax wins 2 awards at the Gaudi Awards
February 5, 2024 / By Filmax
Filmax wins 2 awards at the Gaudi Awards

We follow our streak at the Spanish Awards Ceremonies that have taken place this weekend by winning two Gaudi Awards given by the Catalan Film Academy."THE TEACHER WHO PROMISED THE SEA" had it's world premiere at the Seminci Film Festival, the film became the 2023...

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Filmax wins 5 awards at the Carmen Awards
February 4, 2024 / By Filmax
Filmax wins 5 awards at the Carmen Awards

"MAMACRUZ" by Patricia Ortega had it's world premiere at Sundance 2023 followed by selections at Miami International Film Festival, Munich International Film Festival and with the Spanish national premiere at Seminci. "ANDREA'S LOVE" by Manuel Martin Cuenca premiered at Seminci 2023 and had it's international...

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Filmax gets 15 nominations among its films nominated for the III Carmen Awards
December 21, 2023 / By Filmax
Filmax gets 15 nominations among its films nominated for the III Carmen Awards

"MAMACRUZ" and "ANDREA'S LOVE" have been nominated for the III Carmen Awards of the Andalusian Film Academy. The awards ceremony will take place on Saturday, February 3, 2024."MAMACRUZ" | 11 nominations Best film Best direction for Patricia Ortega Best original screenplay for Patricia Ortega and...

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Filmax gets nominated for the Rose d'Or Latin Awards
December 15, 2023 / By Filmax
Filmax gets nominated for the Rose d'Or Latin Awards

DATING IN BARCELONA has been selected as a nominee in the Comedy or Drama Series category of the first Latin edition of the Rose d'Or Awards.The series is p roduced by Filmax for Prime Video and TV3. The Awards Ceremony will be held on January...

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Filmax gets 8 nominations for the 2024 Gaudi Awards
December 12, 2023 / By Filmax
Filmax gets 8 nominations for the 2024 Gaudi Awards

"THE TEACHER WHO PROMISED THE SEA", "IN THE COMPANY OF WOMEN" and "WHILE YOU'RE STILL YOU"have been recognized with several nominations at the Gaudi Awards 2024 granted by the Catalan Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.The awards ceremony will take...

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Filmax gets 9 nominations for the 2024 Goya Awards
November 30, 2023 / By Filmax
Filmax gets 9 nominations for the 2024 Goya Awards

"THE TEACHER WHO PROMISED THE SEA", "ANDREA'S LOVE", "MAMACRUZ", "THE CHAPEL" and "WHILE YOU'RE STILL YOU", have been recognized with several nominations at the Goya Awards 2024 granted by the Spanish Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.The awards ceremony will take...

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